Halifax to New York (YHZ–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YHZ Airport Page →
597 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 4h 3m AAACDL → AAAFAM Boston (BOS) to New York flights
DCA Washington 4h 52m AA → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 16m ACAFAM → AFAMCI Toronto (YYZ) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 7h 1m AAACQR → AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 7h 12m WS → AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 13m PB → AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
IAD Dulles 9h 2m UA → AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia 9h 39m AA → AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
EDI Edinburgh 14h 13m WS → AAAYB6 Edinburgh (EDI) to New York flights
YVR Vancouver 14h 50m KE → B6QR Vancouver (YVR) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Halifax to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 597 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

YHZ–JFK had nonstop service from PAL Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 597 miles in 2h 20m.

Also explore YHZ Routes JFK Routes YHZ Live Flights JFK Live Flights YHZ Delays JFK Delays
All flights from New York (JFK) New York to Halifax flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YHZ–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PB PAL Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PB (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BOS ~4h 3m DCA ~4h 52m EWR ~4h 55m YUL ~5h 1m YYZ ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,039
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YHZ → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
JFK → YHZ
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays → JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New York is 1 hour behind Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
597 mi / 961 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YHZ–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to New York route.
Route details
Distance597 mi / 961 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 597 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YHZ to JFK: PAL Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson.
New York is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from JFK to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YHZ to JFK

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from PAL Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YHZ to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to JFK is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 597 miles (961 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.